Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue as President Trump warns that time is running out for a peace agreement. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has intercepted three drones, and the UAE reported a drone strike near its nuclear facility. The situation remains volatile with ongoing conflicts and stalled peace talks.
- ▪President Trump has issued a warning to Iran regarding peace negotiations.
- ▪Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones targeting its territory.
- ▪The UAE reported a drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant that caused a fire.
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- ▪ Iran live updates: Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn fresh drone attacks — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE - analysis — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 |
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blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks.css-1wt8oh6{font-family:"Georgia","Times","Times New Roman",serif;}Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.liveplay videoplay videoThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Daniel Khalili-Tari and Faisal AliPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo US President Donald Trump warns Iran that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal to be reached with Washington.
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